¿Quieres usar un sample en tu próxima canción? Descubre qué permisos necesitas, cómo obtenerlos y cómo evitar problemas de derechos de autor.

What protects your content online—and what gets it taken down?
This clear guide explains the DMCA, takedown notices, and safe-harbor rules every creator and digital business must understand.

Artists frequently object when politicians play their songs at campaign rallies. But can they actually stop it? In this article, we explain how copyright law, performance rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), and the Lanham Act shape the legal battle over music at political events.

In this guide, we explain the different types of music royalties—including performance, mechanical, synchronization, and streaming royalties—and how creators can make sure they collect the income they are owed.

If your music is being played publicly, you should be getting paid. But many artists don’t fully understand how Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) like ASCAP and BMI actually work—or how to collect those royalties. Here’s what you need to know.

Many nonprofits assume they can use music freely because it’s for a good cause. Legally, that’s not how it works. Here’s what nonprofits need to know about music licensing—and where they can get into trouble.